Posts Tagged “pele”

Taking home a lava rock? You might want to think twice.

By | November 18, 2011

Discover Hawaii Tours: Bad Luck, Lava Rock

When enough people believe in something not scientifically proven, a superstition comes to life. Enter Pele, Hawaii’s Goddess of Fire, who fuels the fear that it’s bad luck to take home a lava rock from Hawaii.

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Legend of Pele

By | June 30, 2010

Those who have traveled to the Big Island with us on Tour 33 may be familiar with the legend of Pele. However, many are not made aware until they get there. At times her story is tragic, but the legend of Pele is one of the most strongly preserved legends in Hawaiian lore. Born in [...]

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Kiluaea Going Strong

By | May 21, 2010

The world’s most active volcano just keeps going, and for the foreseeable future, it is showing no signs of letting up. May 21, 2010 is another event and milestone in the eruption of Kilauea. Since January 3, 1983, and for the 10,000th consecutive day, the summit of Kilauea has kept scientists busy collecting information and [...]

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